Theoretical consideration of bulk free-radical copolymerization with allowance for the preferential sorption of monomers into globular nanoreactors

The thermodynamics of a globular solution of binary copolymer in two-component solvent is theoretically considered. Classification of phase diagrams of such a solution is performed by their topological appearance. Based on the thermodynamic theory, binary bulk free-radical copolymerization under low conversions is examined in systems where macroradicals being in globular conformational state represent isolated nanoreactors. The theoretical results achieved permit an explanation of all qualitative peculiarities observed experimentally under copolymerization in such anomalous systems.